Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement wherein he threatened to become ‘more dangerous’ if ousted from power has led many to question if the prime minister was threatening more than just the opposition.
In a session with “Aap Ka Wazir-e-Azam, Aap Kay Saath“, the prime minister forewarned that he would be more of a danger if he were not in office and said, “If I take to the streets, then you won’t find any place to hide.”
Reacting to the PM’s statements, political analysts have wondered if the comments were directed at the establishment. The prime minister was apparently referring to the opposition, but his sudden outburst led many to question if he was indirectly mentioning the establishment’s role in his administration.
Responding to the speech, journalist Syed Talat Hussain said, “The privileged were on the streets before the 2018 elections. Therefore, this message is not for the opposition. The rest is up to you.”
2018 کے مراعات زدہ انتخابات سے پہلے سڑکوں پر ہی تو تھے۔ اس لئیے یہ پیغام اپوزیشن کے لئے تو نہیں ہے۔ باقی آپ خود سمجھدار ہیں۔ pic.twitter.com/Ei3lxyEj9y
— Syed Talat Hussain (@TalatHussain12) January 23, 2022
The speech you give when those who brought you to power have cut you loose & you find yourself on your own.
Imran Khan is today where Nawaz Sharif was in ‘93 with one critical difference….
….not much to show for & thus nowhere near the same voter base to stage a comeback. https://t.co/XWbMN1c7Dj
— Kamran Bokhari (@KamranBokhari) January 23, 2022
Analyst Ammar Masood alluded to the possible confrontation, saying “Answering people’s questions has become a sticking point for their own bosses.”
عوام کے سوالوں کا جواب دیتے دیتے وہ خود اپنے مالکوں کے لیئے ایک چبھتا سوال بن گیا ہے
— Ammar Masood (@ammarmasood3) January 23, 2022
Imran Khan threatened not the opposition but military establishment that if removed he will be a constant source of nuisance on streets. IK has destablized the economy while in opposition/government. However, Pak can't afford to stay hostage to this vile man's ego for long.
— Kamil Ahmed ☭ (@BeingKamil) January 23, 2022
For others, the speech confirmed that the prime minister was “feeling the heat, otherwise why remind anyone of how he would react.”
PM Imran Khan says he will be more “dangerous” if he is forced out of office and take to the streets.
That can only mean he’s feeling the heat, otherwise why remind anyone of how he would react.
pic.twitter.com/ao0qLLA8Vs— Amber Rahim Shamsi (@AmberRShamsi) January 23, 2022
Indeed Mr Khan sounds rattled, and his party, Pakistan Tehreek E Inflation, is showing signs of disintegrating. Whatever the the Big Bosses had in mind, Pakistan didn’t deserve this experiment.